2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE03 OSM
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 153,540 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE03 OSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 153,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE03 OSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (PE03 OSM) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering linkage likely to become detached Steering knuckle at box end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
PE03 OSM Mileage History
- 31/05/2024143,392 mi
- 03/06/2024143,402 mi+10 mi
- 27/05/2025148,784 mi+5,382 mi
- 04/06/2025148,848 mi+64 mi
- 26/05/2026153,540 mi+4,692 mi
Average of roughly 5,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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